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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 4, 2025

4 min

How does the BBB affect senior citizens?

Senior citizens are frequent targets of scams, with the FBI estimating that elder fraud cost victims over $3.4 billion in 2023. Understanding consumer protection resources is vital, and many wonder: how does the BBB affect senior citizens? The Better Business Bureau acts as a resource for seniors to research businesses, report scams, and seek mediation for consumer disputes.

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

What is the FACOP Program for Seniors? Understanding a Common Mortgage Scam

According to the Federal Trade Commission, mortgage scams are a persistent issue, with bad actors often impersonating government programs to defraud homeowners. Many older adults have been targeted by unsolicited offers for a supposed “FACOP Refi”. It is critical for seniors to understand that there is no legitimate "FACOP program for seniors," as the acronym is a marketing term used to promote fraudulent or misleading mortgage schemes.

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